Richardson and Crouch set for debuts

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has awarded first caps to winger Kieran Richardson and striker Peter Crouch for today’s friendly with the US in Chicago.

Richardson’s inclusion is the major surprise for a player who only four months ago was playing for Manchester United’s reserve side.

But a successful loan spell with West Brom, helping them stave off relegation, has catapulted the player into the limelight.

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